Admission Requirements

Required Documents

Admission Requirements

One Official Transcript from each institution where you have previously enrolled (undergraduate and graduate).

(Transcripts of coursework completed in-residence at VSU will be obtained by the Graduate School

Must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution in an appropriate major (e.g. educational psychology, school counseling, etc.).

Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 Scale. GPA will be calculated on all attempted undergraduate coursework in which a letter grade was awarded.

GACE Program Admission Assessment

Passing scores on the GACE Program Admission Assessment or GACE Basic Skills Assessment or a qualifying exemption.

Qualifying exemptions include minimums scores on the ACT, GRE, and SAT or a valid level 4 or higher Induction, Professional, Advanced Professional, or Lead Professional teaching certificate, leadership certificate, service field certificate, or Life certificate.

Unless otherwise indicated above, all required documents must be received on or before the admission deadline for your file to be reviewed. It is the applicant's responsibility to allow adequate time for document delivery and to en-sure receipt of documents. Please allow at least 7-10 days for delivery by mail.

Important Program Information

Certification in School Counseling by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission requires the completion of a special education course.

In addition to requirements above, applicants must complete and admission interview with faculty and members of the school counseling program advisory committee. This interview will focus on the assessment of factors such as emotional maturity, professional experience, readiness for the program, life experiences, dispositions, compatibility with department goals, and communication and interpersonal skills.

Only those applicants who have submitted all admission materials will be able to attend the interview.

During the interview, applicants will be required to complete a written statement of 250-500 words describing their interest in this program and their plans post-degree. This statement must demonstrate articulation, writing skills, and aims consistent with the mission of the degree program.

International Applicants

International applicants must meet all admission criteria and documentation requirements as defined by the program, however, additional documentation may be required. Please review the information below for specific information and guidelines.

Certificate of Finances- The Certificate of Finance is required of any applicant requiring a student visa to enter the United States to complete his or her studies. This document is considered a part of the application for admission and applications will not be reviewed without this document. Applicants who do not require an I-20 student visa to complete their studies are exempt from this requirement.

Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework. This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc. The transcript evaluation does not replace the transcript requirement. Official transcripts are still required.

Admission Classification and Evaluation Scale

College of Education M.Ed. Admission Evaluation Scale

MAT or

GRE

Points

GPA

Points

450+

950+

=35 Points

3.5+

=35 Points

396-404

900-949

=30 Points

3.25-3.49

=30 Points

391-395

850-899

=25 Points

3.00-3.24

=25 Points

386-390

800-849

=20 Points

2.75-2.99

=20 Points

375-385

750-799

=15 Points

2.50-2.74

=15 Points

Test Score Point Subtotal=

GPA Point Subtotal=

Total = (Test score points + GPA points)

Recommendation Guidelines for Admission

40+ points

30-39 points

Below 30

Will be considered for regular admission

Will be considered for probationary admission

Admission Denied

Admission Classifications

Regular Status

Probationary Status

Irregular admission is not available for this program.

Non-degree admission is available only for applicants who hold a Master’s degree and departmental permission.

Admission Questions

For admission questions about this program, please contact the Graduate School by phone, email, or stop by our office.